The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-08
THE JACKS0NIAN CLUB.
LARGELY ATTENDED AND ENTHUsI-
AsTIC MEETING LAST NIGHT.
After Disposing OF Routine Business,
the Question Of Celebrating Jackson
Day Is Decided-It Win Be a Great
Event.

The Jacksonian club held q meeting last
night, the first for several weeks, but il
was largely attended. President Frayser
T. Edmondson presided, supported on
either side by Vice-P Presidents John ].
Barry and w. l. Yopp. John j. Raggio
was made temporary secretary.
The first regular business taken up was
the report of committee appointed TO
draft resolutions expressive OF the clubs
regret over the death OF one of its mem
Der, Mr. Luther NJ. Boyers. The report
was adopted as follows
"The Jacksonian club OF Shelby county
mouns the loss of one of its most worthy
members in the person OF Luther NJ.
BoyeIs, who, after Il lingering illness, on
the 30th OF October passed to his final
rest. Mr.. Boycrs had not long been a res
ident Of Memphis, but, during the short
time he had lived here, by reason OF his
social qualities, his goodness OF heart and
his nobleness OF character, he had estab-
lished himself in the esteem OF many OF
our best citizens. lie was known and
recognized by all with whom he came in
contact as Young man OF rare attainments
and ability, of the highest sense OF honor
and as one who gave promise of a success
full and honorable career rs a lawyer and a
citizen. Therefore, be il
"Resolved, That in the death OF Mr..
Boyers the Jacksonian club recognizes the
loss OF an honored member, and that So
ciety has been deprived Of one of its most
exemplary and useful members
Resolved, That we tender 10 his be-
reaved parents and family our profoundest
sympathy in the loss of dutiful son and
an ailectionate brother, who gave such
promise of life that would have been q
comfort TO them, an honor TO himself and
benefit 10 society; and we trust that from
him who said BLESSED are they that
mourn they may receive that consolation
and that peace which the world cannot
give, and cannot take away,
"W /. YoPP.
Sc. W. McKINsrRY,
'THoMAs b. CRENsIAw,
Committee"
Messrs. Edmondson and McKinstry. OF
the committee, in presenting the rcsolu-
tions, paid beautiful and touching tributes
10 the deceased gentlemans many admira-
BILE traits and virtues.
On motion Of the Hon. Ralph Davis, the
chair was authorized TO appoint n commit
tee OF five 10 draft new constitution and
bylaws, or revise those now in force.
On motion OF Col. NJ. Il. Garvin, the
club decided 10 appropriately celebrate
Jackson's day, the Sth OF January. Sug-
gestions were made by several of the mem-
bers as TO the manner OF this celebration,
all OF which finally crystalized on ban
quet at one OF the leading hotels All OF
the prominent men OF Tennessee and the
entire country, including President Cleye-
land and his Cabinet, are TO be invited.
Gov. X. l.. Taylor and his staff have given
assurances TO the club that they will be
present in full uniform, and indulge in the
festivities as freely as any OF the boys On
motion Of Col. NJ. I. Garvin, the follow.
ing committee OF ten was appointed Ia
make all arrangements for the banquet;
NJ. I. Garvin, ]. $. Galloway, the Hon,
Ralph Davis. +. Y. Anderson, J. II. Al.
gee, X. b. Armour, Emmett Woodson,
John j. Duffy, J. NJ. Coleman and JOSEPH
Theirs. This committee Is more in thC
nature Of an executive body, with full
power TO appoint subcommittee and ar
range all minor details. II is required Il
report TO an adjourned meeting mex
"Wednesday evening.
On motion OF Joseph Theirs, the formel
action Of the the club, making the Hon
II. II. MADDEN an associate and Gov. Rob
ert L. Taylor an active member, was rat
fled.
The 9Th Of January falls on Sunday, and
the matter Of observing Saturday or Mon
day will be decided by the committee
One thing is an assured fact, the day vii
he observed in n manner creditablo to thu
club, the city and the soldier-s,atesmaI
whose memory IL. commentaries. Their
is plenty Of life In the Jacksonian club
quiet though II has been for some time.